Legislation Sponsored or Cosponsored by Lamar Smith

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H.Amdt.607 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)Description:
Amendment prohibits use of funds by the EPA to propose, finalize, implement, or revise any regulation in which the research data relied upon to support such action is not derived from established scientific methods. Amends Bill:H.R.2822Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 07/07/2015)
Latest Action: 07/07/15 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A077) Agreed to by voice vote. (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.607 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)DescriptionAmendment prohibits use of funds by the EPA to propose, finalize, implement, or revise any regulation in which the research data relied upon to support such action is not derived from established scientific methods.Amends Bill:H.R.2822Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 07/07/2015)Latest Action:07/07/15 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A077) Agreed to by voice vote. (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.585 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)Description:
Amendment to reduce funding for the EPA's programs and management account to not more than $1,713,500, and not more that $3,581,500 for the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations account. Amends Bill:H.R.2822Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 07/07/2015)
Latest Action: 07/07/15 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A055) Agreed to by voice vote. (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.585 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)DescriptionAmendment to reduce funding for the EPA's programs and management account to not more than $1,713,500, and not more that $3,581,500 for the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations account.Amends Bill:H.R.2822Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 07/07/2015)Latest Action:07/07/15 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A055) Agreed to by voice vote. (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.282 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)Description:
Amendment provides $5 million more for weather lab research in NOAA to total the the $80 million authorized, and also provides $16 million more for weather research technology transfer in NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research to total the $20 million authorized to implement a labs and Cooperative Institutes research-to-operations program. Amends Bill:H.R.2578Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 06/02/2015)
Latest Action: 06/02/15 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote. (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.282 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)DescriptionAmendment provides $5 million more for weather lab research in NOAA to total the the $80 million authorized, and also provides $16 million more for weather research technology transfer in NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research to total the $20 million authorized to implement a labs and Cooperative Institutes research-to-operations program.Amends Bill:H.R.2578Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 06/02/2015)Latest Action:06/02/15 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote. (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.277 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)Description:
Amendment allocates $25 million for the Forest Service's Law Enforcement and Investigations drug enforcement efforts, including removal of marijuana sites and clandestine methamphetamine labs from the National Forest System and interdiction of drug traffickers on NFS lands that share a common border with Canada and Mexico. Amends Bill:H.R.2996Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 06/25/2009)
Latest Action: 06/25/09 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.277 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)DescriptionAmendment allocates $25 million for the Forest Service's Law Enforcement and Investigations drug enforcement efforts, including removal of marijuana sites and clandestine methamphetamine labs from the National Forest System and interdiction of drug traffickers on NFS lands that share a common border with Canada and Mexico.Amends Bill:H.R.2996Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 06/25/2009)Latest Action:06/25/09 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.986 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)Description:
Amendment clarifies that the language in the bill that gives the FCC exclusive jurisdiction of network neutrality complaints does not displace the antitrust laws or the jurisdiction of the courts to hear antitrust cases in this area. Amends Bill:H.R.5252Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 06/08/2006)
Latest Action: 06/08/06 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 353 - 68 (Roll no. 238). (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.986 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)DescriptionAmendment clarifies that the language in the bill that gives the FCC exclusive jurisdiction of network neutrality complaints does not displace the antitrust laws or the jurisdiction of the courts to hear antitrust cases in this area.Amends Bill:H.R.5252Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 06/08/2006)Latest Action:06/08/06 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 353 - 68 (Roll no. 238). (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.605 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)Description:
Amendment imposes sanctions for the destruction of relevant documents in a pending Federal court proceeding; contains provisions for setting standards for a court's determination that certain court records should be sealed; and includes provisions for a presumption on a Rule 11 violation when the same issue is repeatedly relitigated. Amends Bill:H.R.420Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 10/27/2005)
Latest Action: 10/27/05 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.605 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)DescriptionAmendment imposes sanctions for the destruction of relevant documents in a pending Federal court proceeding; contains provisions for setting standards for a court's determination that certain court records should be sealed; and includes provisions for a presumption on a Rule 11 violation when the same issue is repeatedly relitigated.Amends Bill:H.R.420Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 10/27/2005)Latest Action:10/27/05 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.962 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)Description:
Amendments en bloc: require the Attorney General to submit a report to the Congress on the Administration's strategy for deterring illegal aliens; ensure that worksite enforcement is a priority of the INS; adjust the status of approximately 880 Polish and Hungarian persons from that of parolee to permanent resident; establish 10 regional demonstration sites; implement provisions of the Buy America Act; waive the English language test for Hmong soldiers and their spouses or widows; express the sense of Congress that the mission statement of the INS should include the apprehension and removal of illegal aliens, particularly those engaged in criminal activity; and require the State Department to refund fees to Poles who were erroneously notified of their eligibility for visas which they did not receive. Amends Bill:H.R.2202Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 03/19/1996)
Latest Action: 03/19/96 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendments (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.962 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)DescriptionAmendments en bloc: require the Attorney General to submit a report to the Congress on the Administration's strategy for deterring illegal aliens; ensure that worksite enforcement is a priority of the INS; adjust the status of approximately 880 Polish and Hungarian persons from that of parolee to permanent resident; establish 10 regional demonstration sites; implement provisions of the Buy America Act; waive the English language test for Hmong soldiers and their spouses or widows; express the sense of Congress that the mission statement of the INS should include the apprehension and removal of illegal aliens, particularly those engaged in criminal activity; and require the State Department to refund fees to Poles who were erroneously notified of their eligibility for visas which they did not receive.Amends Bill:H.R.2202Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 03/19/1996)Latest Action:03/19/96 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendments (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.961 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)Description:
Amendment makes certain technical and conforming changes; clarifies that any new forward deployment of border patrol officers will not affect current border checkpoints; sets up a pilot program for using closed military bases as possible holding areas for illegal aliens; provides that city and county governments can qualify for reimbursement from the Federal Government for incarceration of illegal aliens; and increases the number of Federal prosecutors dealing with immigration-related crimes such as the smuggling of illegal aliens or previously deported aliens into the United States. Amends Bill:H.R.2202Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 03/19/1996)
Latest Action: 03/19/96 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.961 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)DescriptionAmendment makes certain technical and conforming changes; clarifies that any new forward deployment of border patrol officers will not affect current border checkpoints; sets up a pilot program for using closed military bases as possible holding areas for illegal aliens; provides that city and county governments can qualify for reimbursement from the Federal Government for incarceration of illegal aliens; and increases the number of Federal prosecutors dealing with immigration-related crimes such as the smuggling of illegal aliens or previously deported aliens into the United States.Amends Bill:H.R.2202Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 03/19/1996)Latest Action:03/19/96 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.112 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)Description:
Amendment provides that the provisions of the bill requiring an automatic stay of execution shall terminate upon the completion of a State court review, unless a substantial showing of a violation of a Federal right can be established. Amends Bill:H.R.729Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 02/08/1995)
Latest Action: 02/08/95 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 189 (Roll no. 108). (All Actions)

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H.Amdt.112 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)DescriptionAmendment provides that the provisions of the bill requiring an automatic stay of execution shall terminate upon the completion of a State court review, unless a substantial showing of a violation of a Federal right can be established.Amends Bill:H.R.729Sponsor:Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Offered 02/08/1995)Latest Action:02/08/95 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 189 (Roll no. 108). (All Actions)